Employee Manual 2023 - Flipbook - Page 122
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Attempt to free the equipment by lifting it off the ground with the boom.
Attempt to free the equipment by pushing it with the boom.
Bloodborne Pathogens
Universal Precautions:
HIV and Hepatitis B
About HIV:
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency
syndrome). HIV makes people sick by attacking the immune system and preventing it from fighting
infection.
About Hepatitis B Virus (HBV):
Hepatitis B virus is a potent bloodborne virus that attacks the liver, causing illness and sometimes
death. But HBV is one of the few serious infectious diseases that can be prevented with a safe,
effective vaccine. Vaccination is recommended if you work in a profession with risk of exposure.
Transmission of HIV and HBV:
Both HIV and Hepatitis B can only be transmitted through body fluids. Examples include blood,
semen, & vaginal secretions.
Universal Precautions to Prevent Infection:
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Treat blood and body fluids as if they are infectious.
Protect yourself when appropriate with latex gloves and pocket masks (for CPR).
Bandage cuts, scrapes, and broken skin.
Wash hands and exposed area with soap and water immediately after exposure.
Discard sharp objects in the appropriate containers.
Notify your department head and human resources promptly if you think you’ve been
exposed.
Do NOT…
• Break, bend, or recap used needles or other sharp objects.
• Eat, drink or store food in an area with potential exposure.
• Smoke, put on makeup or handle contact lenses in an area with potential exposure.
• Expose yourself to blood or body fluids without proper training and proper protective
equipment.
Hazard Communication
When should you read an MSDS? Before you begin a job!
City of Plymouth Employee manual - Page 122 – March 2023
